This year-long discipleship study included topical presentations from ministers (odd numbered months) and testimonies from members of the congregation (even months). The testimonies followed-up the topical study from the previous month and focused on how brothers and sisters have practically applied the various discipleship concepts throughout their lives. Following each topic, a list of resources for further study was made available to the congregation.
Please see below our 2023 schedule & follow-up resources:
Month | Topic | Theme Scripture |
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Jan (Sunday) | Am I a Disciple of Christ? | Luke 9:23 |
Feb (Wednesday) | Testimony | Luke 9:23 |
Mar (Sunday) | Stewarding as an Administrator - Not an Owner | Matthew 25:22 |
April (Wednesday) | Testimony | Matthew 25:22 |
May (Sunday) | How do I Seek Peace in Today's World? | John 16:33 |
June (Wednesday) | Testimony | John 16:33 |
July (Sunday) | How do I Pray to the Father? | Luke 11:1 |
August (Wednesday) | Testimony | Luke 11:1 |
September (Sunday) | How do I Love as a Disciple of Christ? | John 13:35 |
October (Wednesday) | Testimony | John 13:35 |
Recordings (Click to Play)
Bible Study: Am I a Disciple of Christ? by Bro. Joshua Martinez
Testimony: Bro. Steve & Sis. Vicki Bucher, Sis. Denise Romersberger
Discussion Question
The Greek word for disciple refers to a "learner". When and how have you learned the most during your Christian walk?
Theme Verse
"And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." Luke 9:23
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Bible Study: Stewarding as an Administrator, Not an Owner, by Bro. Kent Wiegand
Testimony: Bro. Virg & Sis Mary Metzger, Bro. Brian & Sis. Alison Sutter
Discussion Question
"How does maintaining a stewardship mindset influence how you live and focus your time?"
Theme Verse
"He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredest unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them." Matthew 25:22
Resources
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Bible Study: How do I Seek Peace in Today's World? by Bro. Clark Stoller
Testimony: Bro. Tim & Sis. Barb Slagel
Discussion Question
Bro. Tim defined peace as "knowing God is in charge." How do you cultivate daily living with a mindset of God being in charge?
Theme Verse
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Resources
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Bible Study: How do I Pray to the Father? by Bro. Joe Gerber
Testimony: Bro. Stan & Sis Jane DesCarpentrie, Bro. Trent & Sis. Heather Barth
Discussion Question
We were reminded that prayer changes things in the real world in real time because we serve a real God. How do you live out the belief that prayer changes things in your life?
Theme Verse
"And…one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." Luke 11:1
Resources
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Bible Study: How do I Love as a Disciple of Christ? by Bro. Nate Hodel
Testimony: Bro. Thad & Sis. Elizabeth Heinold, Bro. Wayne & Sis. Gloria Laubscher
Theme Verse:
"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another." John 13:35
Follow-up Activity
We were reminded of three characteristics present in the love of Jesus: love serves, love gives and love invests. One of the practical ways we were encouraged to love is to be caring enough to be interested in the lives of others. Think of someone today you can be curious about, show interest in and follow-up.
Follow-up Resources for Further Study:
"Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples."
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